Perla (drag queen)
Drag performer
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Perla is the stage name of Paul Conrad Schneider,[3] a Canadian drag performer competing on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race.
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Perla | |
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Perla at Capital Pride 2025 in Ottawa | |
| Born | Paul Conrad Schneider |
| Other name | Perla Coddington[1][2] |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Television | Canada's Drag Race |
Early life and education
Schneider was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta.[4] He enjoyed theatre at a young age and came out as gay at the age of fourteen.[5]
Career
Perla is a drag performer and model.[6] In Toronto, she performs at Crews and Tangos.[5] In 2022, she won the Absolut Empire's Ball, an annual event established by Scarlett BoBo. Perla competed on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race.[7] She impersonated Mary-Kate Olsen for the Snatch Game challenge.[8] Perla was eliminated from the competition by Makayla Couture, placing fifth overall.
With fellow Canada's Drag Race alumni Aurora Matrix and Van Goth, Perla is a co-host of The Powder Room, a podcast on Drag Race and other pop culture topics. The trio won the People's Choice Award at the 2025 Canadian Podcast Awards.[9]
Personal life
Filmography
- Canada's Drag Race (season 5; 2024)
